City’s historic preservation commission hires from within to fill top post
A 17-year veteran of the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission has been appointed administrator of the city body, replacing longtime leader David Baker.
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Tech vets Godfrey, Hill jump into operations at Lumavate
Local tech industry entrepreneurs and investors Bill Godfrey and Mark Hill expect their day-to-day involvement to take the Carmel-based software-as-service firm to the next level.
Colts fire Pagano after six seasons as head coach
Head Coach Chuck Pagano finished with a 56-46 overall record after joining the Colts in 2012, but the team has missed the postseason for the past three seasons.
Republicans pick two for top Indiana Senate positions
Republicans who control the Indiana Senate have elevated two lawmakers to top leadership posts that were recently vacated by retiring Sen. Brandt Hershman.
Year in notable deaths includes Hefner, Ailes, Rockefeller
Death claimed several national and international newsmakers in business, finance and public affairs in 2017. Indianapolis also lost several notable public figures.
Business leader, philanthropist Andre Lacy dies at 78
Andre B. Lacy was known for his prolific work on corporate boards and as an active leader of several influential civic organizations. But he is likely to be best remembered for his recent philanthropy, which included a $25 million gift to Butler University’s college of business.
Merchants Bancorp co-founder to retire amid executive shuffle
The Carmel-based financial company also announced promotions for two other top executives.
Phoenix hires co-leader to manage new theater
New Managing Director Kevin Kruse is the first to answer directly to the board, instead of to Artistic Director Bryan Fonseca.
Panera Bread acquiring Au Bon Pain as founder steps down
Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich is stepping down as CEO and the company is buying Au Bon Pain—bringing together two chains the executive helped build.
USA Gymnastics hires sports marketing exec as CEO
Kerry J. Perry takes over for Steve Penny, who resigned in mid-March amid intensifying pressure on the organization for its handling of sex abuse cases.
Angie’s List executive taking top job at Conexus Indiana
Mark Howell, who has been Angie’s List’s chief operating officer since 2013, will start his new job at the manufacturing and logistics advocacy group in January.
Analysts, investors laud Anthem’s new CEO, but reasons for turnover remain unclear
Stock analysts hailed Gail Boudreaux as an experienced, proven insurance executive, but some wondered why the company rolled out a succession move on such short notice.
Boudreaux a trailblazer with vast experience in health insurance industry
Gail Boudreaux’s appointment as CEO of Anthem Inc., announced on Monday, makes her the highest-ranking female executive in the health insurance industry.
Trump to pick Powell as Federal Reserve chairman, sources say
Trump, who has said he’ll announce his pick Thursday, would be choosing a former private-equity executive who favors continuing gradual interest-rate increases and sympathizes with White House calls to ease financial regulations.
Celadon continues to reshape executive office with new CFO
The move comes as the Indianapolis-based trucking company works through financial, accounting and operational issues.
Trump may choose Pence ally Verma to replace ousted Price
Mentioned as a possible permanent successor to ousted health secretary Tom Price is former Indiana health care policy consultant Seema Verma, a protege of Vice President Mike Pence.
Lilly names new CFO, head of R&D
The appointments mark the latest changes in the Indianapolis-based drugmaker’s executive suite since David Ricks took over as CEO in January.
IPS chooses principals to help ‘reinvent’ remaining high schools
Indianapolis Public Schools went on a hiring spree Thursday, selecting principals for the four high schools that will remain open next fall and a new chief of staff.
Longtime Upland Brewing Co. president hopping away
Doug Dayhoff, who is credited with transforming Upland Brewing Co. from a small brewpub into a regional brewery, is stepping down as president and part-owner.
Biosciences institute CEO steps down; chief scientist promoted to top spot
David Broecker was founding CEO of the four-year-old Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, which aims to bridge the gap between research universities and industry in life sciences.